Providers use them to evaluate many conditions.
This article will discuss the differences between CT and MRI scans.
Healthcare providers often use MRIs when they want a closer look at the soft tissues.
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Uses
MRI scans help providers take images of non-bony areas or soft tissues of the body.
MRI scans can also differentiate between thegrayandwhite matterof thebrain, which allows healthcare providers to diagnoseaneurysmsandtumors.
CT Scans
CT scans use ionizing radiation to take a continuous picture of various body areas.
What Is the Main Difference Between an MRI and CT Scan?
MRI scans allow for better viewing of soft tissues, fat, water, and muscle.
They also differentiate between gray and white matter in the brain.
What Is Better: CT Scan or MRI?
CT and MRI scans provide excellent anatomic imaging.The underlying reason for the scan determines which is more appropriate.
CT scans are better at imaging bones and blood vessels and are frequently taken to assess traumatic injuries.
CT scans take less time than MRI scans and produce high-quality images of bones and vasculature.
Each comes with its own set of benefits and risks.
An MRI scan uses a strong magnet, which different implanted devices can affect.
CT and MRI scans often complement each other.
An MRI might follow a CT scan if your provider needs to review soft tissue findings in more detail.
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